# Precautions

To reduce the risk of injury or equipment damage, observe the following precautions when you install the Cognex product:

- This product is intended for industrial use in automated manufacturing or similar applications.
- The safety of any system incorporating this product is the responsibility of the assembler of the system.
- Do not install Cognex products where they are exposed to environmental hazards such as excessive heat, dust, moisture, humidity, impact, vibration, corrosive substances, flammable substances, or static electricity.
  Observe the limitations of the ingress protection (IP) and vibration ratings of the device. For more information, see Specifications.

- Removing the I/O panel cover and installing accessories can result in reduced system environmental ratings. Check with your Cognex representative for details.

- Route cables and wires away from high-current wiring or high-voltage power sources to reduce the risk of damage or malfunction from the following causes: over-voltage, line noise, electrostatic discharge (ESD), power surges, or other irregularities in the power supply.
- This product does not contain user-serviceable parts. Do not make electrical or mechanical modifications to product components. Unauthorized modifications can void your warranty.
  Do not attempt to open the equipment, except for the external I/O cover. Removing any other screws, panels, or other parts can expose the user to risk of electric shock or damage the equipment.
- Changes or modifications not expressly approved by the party responsible for regulatory compliance could void the user’s authority to operate the equipment.
- Include service loops with cable connections.
- Ensure that the cable bend radius begins at least six inches from the connector. Cable shielding can be degraded or cables can be damaged or wear out faster if a service loop or bend radius is tighter than 10X the cable diameter.
- This device should be used in accordance with the instructions in this manual.
- All specifications are for reference purposes only and can change without notice.

- Power off the equipment and de-energize the power supply before connecting devices to the power pass-through port to avoid damaging the equipment.

- Use only Cognex-approved cables and power supplies that have been indicated for use with this product. Do not use and de-energize any equipment that shows damage, such as bent pins, damaged insulation, or bulging.

- Before cleaning, turn off power and ensure that the system is at a safe temperature for handling. Follow the instructions in the Cleaning and Maintenance section.

- Do not operate or store this equipment in conditions outside of the specified ranges, as this can cause permanent damage to the equipment and void the warranty. For more information, see Specifications.

- Do not open the back cover of the device. If opening the cover for maintenance is a must, note that integrated circuits on computer boards are sensitive to static electricity. To avoid damaging chips from electrostatic discharge, observe the following precautions:

  - Before handling a board or integrated circuit, touch an unpainted portion of the system unit chassis for a few seconds. This will help to discharge any static electricity on your body.

  - When handling boards and components, wear a grounding wrist strap, available from most electronic component stores.